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Long Gone Sturgeon »

Have you ever had a good fishing buddy?  In this life, I have been blessed with three different fishing buds. During my years working in the Keys, Dan LaCross and I…

Sep 3 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

St. George Island Indian Casino Gains Support from Commissioners Eager to Balance Budget; Island Soon to Separate from Bridge »

PINEY POINT (Special) — In spite of warnings from the Coast and Geodetic Survey, the O’Malley Administration has failed to act to secure and safeguard St. George’s Island from drifting…

Sep 3 2010 / No Comment / Read More »
Boating/Recreation

Fishing and Boating Cheap in the Free State »

The Best Boating Deal in Maryland One of the best deals in the State of Maryland is the exemption of …

Sep 2 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

Meet Diamond Jim In Southern Maryland Waters »

There may not be gold in Southern Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay and tributary waters but there are some greenbacks with fins…

Sep 2 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

Spring is the best time for a ride! »

Riding is great this time of the year. One memorable trip is the ride to the Wall. If you haven’t…

Jul 1 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

Small ship trips may hold trouble, boredom and close quarters with nasty fellow travelers »

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703615104575329083077337418.html Check out this story on the Wall Street Journal before deciding to take a trip on a small ship.  Imagine…

Jun 27 2010 / No Comment / Read More »
Hunting

Hunting Preparation during these “Hot” Summer Days »

As we all bear this intense heat, one ponders what to do on the weekend.  Do I get ready for the Cross-Bow season that will start on September 15th, or something that gets you out in the outdoors, and on the cool side?  I knew…

Sep 2 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

Deer Crossbow Hunting is a “Must” to do »

  Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) made a great decision this year by now allowing crossbows to be used during the entire Regular Bow Season. I know what you are saying, “No way.” Well yes, it is true. Here is the verbiage from the DNR…

Jul 1 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

Before Talking Sex to a Gobbler, it is a Good Idea to do Some Pre-Scouting »

 By Rich Johnson SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT for THE CHESAPEAKE It is always a good idea to do some Pre-Scouting on whatever Game you plan to hunt, and Spring Gobbler is no different. I did such scouting with my young son last Sunday, and even if you do not…

Jun 3 2010 / No Comment / Read More »
Fishing

Long Gone Sturgeon »

Have you ever had a good fishing buddy?  In this life, I have been blessed with three different fishing buds. During my years working in the…

Sep 3 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

That Smell »

One of the most least understood and underestimated bits of fishing knowledge is the importance of reducing your scent that you leave on your baited…

Sep 2 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

Meet Diamond Jim In Southern Maryland Waters »

There may not be gold in Southern Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay and tributary waters but there are some greenbacks with fins to be had if you…

Sep 2 2010 / No Comment / Read More »
Fishing

Long Gone Sturgeon

Have you ever had a good fishing buddy?  In this life, I have been blessed with three different fishing buds. During my years working in the Keys, Dan LaCross and I had numerous boating and fishing adventures…

Sep 3 2010 / Read More »

That Smell

One of the most least understood and underestimated bits of fishing knowledge is the importance of reducing your scent that you leave on your baited hook and even the line attached to it.  If something smells…

Sep 2 2010 / Read More »

Meet Diamond Jim In Southern Maryland Waters

There may not be gold in Southern Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay and tributary waters but there are some greenbacks with fins to be had if you catch one of the infamous “Diamond Jim” tagged fish. The 6th…

Sep 2 2010 / Read More »

Skate Shooting Tournament with Bow and Arrow

By Rich Johnson The CHESAPEAKE I attended the 13th Annual Skate Tournament that was just held on June 27 at the Sea Breeze Restaurant off Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville on the Patuxent River.  Now I have been in…

Aug 5 2010 / Read More »

Fish in Your Backyard

 Almost any pond, lake, creek, or river you might visit in June can deliver a big stringer of fish. The fish are generally close to shore in the warm shallows feeding on aquatic insects, tadpoles, and…

Jul 1 2010 / Read More »

Back to Buzzard Island Bar

  Wayne Suite was a good fishing buddy who has moved on to the great hunting and fishing grounds in the sky. He died much too young in his mid-40’s of kidney failure due to Lyme Disease…

Jul 1 2010 / Read More »
Hunting

Hunting Preparation during these “Hot” Summer Days

As we all bear this intense heat, one ponders what to do on the weekend.  Do I get ready for the Cross-Bow season that will start on September 15th, or something that gets you out in…

Sep 2 2010 / Read More »

Deer Crossbow Hunting is a “Must” to do

  Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) made a great decision this year by now allowing crossbows to be used during the entire Regular Bow Season. I know what you are saying, “No way.” Well yes, it…

Jul 1 2010 / Read More »

Before Talking Sex to a Gobbler, it is a Good Idea to do Some Pre-Scouting

 By Rich Johnson SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT for THE CHESAPEAKE It is always a good idea to do some Pre-Scouting on whatever Game you plan to hunt, and Spring Gobbler is no different. I did such scouting with my young…

Jun 3 2010 / Read More »

Bag Your Trophy Rock for a Buck

By Cap’n Larry Jarboe Editor THE CHESAPEAKE The best way to guarantee catching a trophy rockfish is to fish with a pro. The price for a six passenger charter boat is usually around six hundred bucks. How can a…

Jun 3 2010 / Read More »
Boating/Recreation

Fishing and Boating Cheap in the Free State

The Best Boating Deal in Maryland One of the best deals in the State of Maryland is the exemption of registration for canoes, kayaks, skiffs, and sailboats that are 16 feet …

Sep 2 2010 / Read More »

Meet Diamond Jim In Southern Maryland Waters

There may not be gold in Southern Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay and tributary waters but there are some greenbacks with fins to be had if you catch one of the infamous “Diamond Jim” tagged fish. The 6th…

Sep 2 2010 / Read More »

Spring is the best time for a ride!

Riding is great this time of the year. One memorable trip is the ride to the Wall. If you haven’t done that yet, make it a must do this year. Over the Memorial Day Holiday, my…

Jul 1 2010 / Read More »

Small ship trips may hold trouble, boredom and close quarters with nasty fellow travelers

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703615104575329083077337418.html Check out this story on the Wall Street Journal before deciding to take a trip on a small ship.  Imagine being told the ship you are on which is docked overnight has to turn off the…

Jun 27 2010 / Read More »

Two Wheeling Time

By Dan Morris Special Correspondent for THE CHESAPEAKE When the weather starts warming up, I get the bug to start up the Harley and enjoy the open road.  I know that I am not alone because warm weather…

Jun 3 2010 / Read More »

Boating on The Chesapeake: Potomac River

 Boating has never been less expensive to get into in decades as it is now and a cruise through the internet will show literally thousands of boats to choose from, with lots of fine boats available…

Jun 3 2010 / Read More »
The Bay/Enviornment

Products That Protect the Chesapeake

By Cap’n Larry Jarboe THE CHESAPEAKE While cruising by car on a weekday lunch trip through Solomons, I saw a boatload of happy anglers from the Miss Susie cleaning their catch. Each one had a trophy rockfish for…

Jun 3 2010 / Read More »

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